Remembrance Day ceremony in Glace Bay

Cape Breton Post

Published: Nov 11, 2017 at 5:42 p.m.

Private Bethany Snow stands, while the MC of the Glace Bay Remembrance Day Ceremonies, John Kennedy speaks at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday.

The Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay was filled with people on Saturday for Remembrance Day ceremonies.
The event started with members involved in the event marching in a parade from the parking lot of the business Convergys to the Savoy Theatre at 10 a.m.
After the parade, almost 800 people made their way into the Savoy to honour both past and present military members, who sacrifice their safety for our freedom.
Cape Bretoners from across the island came to the theatre to express their gratitude for veterans who served their country.
Carl Dean, 64, from Glace Bay, who is an honorary legion member in Glace Bay, said it was heart warming to see veterans lining up and being celebrated at the ceremony.
“It just makes me feel good to come and see all the veterans coming out and the huge turn out that shows up. It’s really enjoyable to see,” said Dean.
The ceremony started with O Canada, being played by the Salvation Army Band. Following the song, Father Norman MacPhee led the Savoy in an opening prayer.
There was also dozens of service members from the Canadian Armed forces present at the Savoy, not only in front seats, but also on stage. One of the military members who stood on stage was private Bethany Snow. She said she was proud to be on stage and recognize the importance of Remembrance Day.
“It’s really important to serve your country and Remembrance Day ceremony’s are always the most important day of the year, for us (military members),” said Snow who added that the effort it took to be on stage was well worth the pay off.
“It was really good. It was definitely hard, but it was worth it for our veterans.”
Another active military member who was involved with the event was Leonard Rideout, 33, from Reserve Mines, who has served for 16 years, said every Remembrance Day is important.
“It’s important because I have family members who were in the military that passed away that were in a previous generation so it’s good to think about them,” said Rideout.
Beverley MacPherson, a civilian who was at the gathering, said the day was special for her and many others, so they could remember the sacrifice soldiers have made through the years.
“What they did was give up all of their lives for us,” said MacPherson, who added that she was happy to see so many people at the Savoy Theatre during such a significant Holiday.
“It’s so good to see so many people here today; people that care about Canada and our past,” said MacPherson.
The MC of the morning was Thomas Kennedy, who gave remarks after the opening, introduced guests, including Mayor Cecil Clarke and thanked speakers.
The Ceremony finished with a prayer from Father Norman MacPhee, followed by a number by the Salvation Army Band.
Christian.roach@cbpost.com

The Savoy Theatre in Glace Bay was filled with people on Saturday for Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The event started with members involved in the event marching in a parade from the parking lot of the business Convergys to the Savoy Theatre at 10 a.m.

After the parade, almost 800 people made their way into the Savoy to honour both past and present military members, who sacrifice their safety for our freedom.

Cape Bretoners from across the island came to the theatre to express their gratitude for veterans who served their country.

Carl Dean, 64, from Glace Bay, who is an honorary legion member in Glace Bay, said it was heart warming to see veterans lining up and being celebrated at the ceremony.

“It just makes me feel good to come and see all the veterans coming out and the huge turn out that shows up. It’s really enjoyable to see,” said Dean.

The ceremony started with O Canada, being played by the Salvation Army Band. Following the song, Father Norman MacPhee led the Savoy in an opening prayer.

There was also dozens of service members from the Canadian Armed forces present at the Savoy, not only in front seats, but also on stage. One of the military members who stood on stage was private Bethany Snow. She said she was proud to be on stage and recognize the importance of Remembrance Day.

“It’s really important to serve your country and Remembrance Day ceremony’s are always the most important day of the year, for us (military members),” said Snow who added that the effort it took to be on stage was well worth the pay off.

"It was really good. It was definitely hard, but it was worth it for our veterans.”

Another active military member who was involved with the event was Leonard Rideout, 33, from Reserve Mines, who has served for 16 years, said every Remembrance Day is important.

“It’s important because I have family members who were in the military that passed away that were in a previous generation so it’s good to think about them,” said Rideout.

Beverley MacPherson, a civilian who was at the gathering, said the day was special for her and many others, so they could remember the sacrifice soldiers have made through the years.

“What they did was give up all of their lives for us,” said MacPherson, who added that she was happy to see so many people at the Savoy Theatre during such a significant Holiday.

“It’s so good to see so many people here today; people that care about Canada and our past,” said MacPherson.

The MC of the morning was Thomas Kennedy, who gave remarks after the opening, introduced guests, including Mayor Cecil Clarke and thanked speakers.

The Ceremony finished with a prayer from Father Norman MacPhee, followed by a number by the Salvation Army Band.